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Creating jobs

 
In the early 1900s there were over 150,000 industrial jobs in Greenwich. By 1991, only 6,000 of these remained. A clear aim of the Council was to reduce unemployment in Greenwich to the London average. This has almost been achieved.

Lowering unemployment levels

The first priority of the regeneration strategy was to alleviate poverty through employment. One of the mechanisms the Council used to reduce unemployment was to set up Greenwich Local Labour and Business (GLLaB).

There has been a significant decline in the unemployment rate in Greenwich. Through new developments alone, 3,000 jobs have been created in the borough and eight new business parks have been built.

More on improving employment.

In 2003, Gateway Employment Agency was established as the commercial wing of GLLaB to provide temporary employees to the Council and other employers in the borough.

Support for businesses

Through the Greenwich Business Development Centre, the Council also provides services such as Greenwich Business Support Service and Business Works.

More on stimulating business growth.

Looking ahead

It is anticipated that by 2015 another 26,000 jobs will have been created. The Council recognises regeneration is an essential element in achieving this and addressing the issue of unemployment in the borough.

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